Sport, culture & leisure
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Ocean Lab Principal Contractor
The National Maritime Museum is adapting an existing gallery into a flexible exhibition and learning space called Ocean Lab. Work includes new walls, exhibition structures, storage areas, AV control booth, flooring, finishes and display surfaces.
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Provision of Pantomime Services at the South Holland Centre
South Holland District Council wants a producer to deliver a full pantomime at the South Holland Centre in Spalding. The work runs for one year with two one-year extension options, with the main performance period from 28 November to 30 December 2027.
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IWM/2627/Exh/3514: 3D Exhibition Design Services Framework for Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums is recruiting suppliers for a three-year framework to provide 3D exhibition design services for museum and heritage environments. Call-off contracts will be placed as needed; this is the qualification stage only.
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Flexible contracting agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School Enrichment Services
Birmingham City Council is establishing a flexible contracting agreement to provide enrichment services for looked-after children and young people in care. The contract is divided into three lots covering careers guidance, short courses, and a third service (description cut off in the notice).
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Addressing Barriers to Climate Action - Developing a values driven approach to accelerate climate action within the Protected Landscapes
South Downs National Park Authority and the Protected Landscapes family need a consultant to create training materials and resources on climate action, stakeholder engagement, and nature-based solutions. The work covers practical guidance for protected landscape staff to communicate with sector partners on climate resilience.
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DfC – National Museums NI - Exhibition Interpretation Production (Graphics)
National Museums NI needs a supplier to produce, deliver and install exhibition interpretation graphics for its museum sites. The work covers wallpapers, panels, vinyl graphics, signage and related display materials for temporary and permanent exhibitions.
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Marketing Design & Creative Services Framework at Imperial War Museums (IWM)
Imperial War Museums is setting up a four-year framework for marketing design and creative work, including campaign ideation, graphic design, video production, photography, illustration and copywriting. Suppliers can bid for one lot, several, or all seven lots.
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ART AT THE ATRIWM (P0478)
Hywel Dda University Health Board wants an experienced public arts and health organisation to develop and deliver an arts and creative engagement commission for Atriwm, a new integrated health and wellbeing hub in Carmarthen town centre.
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Radiotherapy Maze Entrance Area
Velindre University NHS Trust is commissioning a professional artist to design and create eight wall-based artworks for the entrance areas of radiotherapy treatment room mazes at the new Velindre Cancer Centre.
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External Stand Alone Sculpture
Velindre University NHS Trust wants a professional artist to create a standalone sculpture for the grounds of the new Velindre Cancer Centre. The sculpture will serve as a landscape focal point and help with wayfinding.
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Collaborative Centre Enamel Panels
Velindre University NHS Trust wants a professional artist to design and create ceramic glazed tiles or enamelled panels for a breakout space in their new cancer centre. The artwork will be bespoke wall decoration for the Collaborative Centre.
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RCC-1701 Palaeontology Gallery - Jurassic Seas Immersive Box
Rutland County Council wants a design, fabrication, and installation of a 10m × 10m immersive Jurassic Seas gallery box for their museum. The work includes concept through to commissioning, with all AV, lighting, interactives, and structures to meet UK museum standards.
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RCC-1668 Palaeontology Gallery (Science Lab) Rutland County Museum
Rutland County Council wants design, fabrication, and installation of a permanent Science Lab gallery at Rutland County Museum exploring palaeontology and evolution. The gallery will complement a separate immersive box installation and serve as an educational visitor experience.
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SPS-02372 Conservation Strategy for Selected SPS Historic Estate Assets
The Scottish Prison Service wants three conservation strategies for historic listed prison buildings: HMP Barlinnie (Glasgow), HMP Castle Huntly (Dundee), and HMP Perth. The work covers baseline research, building surveys, structural appraisal, significance assessments, condition surveys, marked-up drawings, action plans, and guidance for maintenance and statutory engagement.
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Newcastle Christmas Market - Market Design and Decoration
Newcastle City Council wants a provider to design and decorate their Christmas market for December 2026, and then install, maintain and remove the decorations. There's an option to extend into Christmas 2027.
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New Forest Deer PSS: Co-ordinator - Southern New Forest Deer Management Group (DMG South)
Natural England needs a coordinator to establish and lead the Southern New Forest Deer Management Group, developing governance structures and a shared vision among stakeholders to support the New Forest Deer Protected Site Strategy.
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Employee Benefits and Occupational Health Services
Framework for public sector employers to access occupational health services (health assessments, EAP, eyecare, hearing) and employee benefits platforms (discounts, rewards, salary sacrifice schemes). Two main divisions across six lots.
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IWM/2627/Exh/3511: IWM Exhibitions Build Framework Agreement
Imperial War Museums is establishing a three-year framework (extendable by one year) to deliver exhibition construction and build work across their sites. Contractors will be selected through a PSQ stage, then invited to tender for individual projects.
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ID 6231332 - National Museums NI - Conservation and Restoration of Maritime Collections
National Museums NI wants an ICON-accredited conservator to restore four historic maritime vessels: Mary Joseph and Children's Hope starting immediately, The Fancy from April 2027, and The Result from September 2027 in two phases.
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Filton Town Council Leisure Operator Contract
Filton Town Council is appointing an operator for Elm Park Leisure Centre. The operator must manage day-to-day running, deliver community programmes, maintain accessibility, and ensure high customer service standards.
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Tender 56/2026 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Community Justice - Youth Intervention Programme Impact: Choices and Consequences
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council wants to commission delivery of a district-wide behaviour change programme for 18–24 year-olds. The programme uses interactive drama, scenario-based learning, and a documentary film to explore choices, consequences, antisocial behaviour, and the criminal justice system.
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Bargoed Library - Lime Render to Side Elevation
Renewal of traditional lime render on the side elevation of Bargoed Library, plus window painting. Work is on a listed or heritage building.
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Mechanical & Electrical, and Plumbing Servicing and Capital Works
The Guinness Partnership is letting six regional contracts for servicing, repairs and installations of mechanical & electrical systems (air conditioning, ventilation, door entry, CCTV, BMS, fall arrest) and plumbing systems (water, sewage, pumps, boreholes) across its housing stock. The contracts run 5+5+5 years and are split into three M&E lots and three plumbing lots by region.
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Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition - Fit Out and Graphics
The Science Museum Group is appointing a main contractor to fabricate, produce graphics for, install and later remove a temporary exhibition on Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester.
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Neighbourhood Play Area at Johnsons Fields, Olney
Milton Keynes City Council is tendering for a new neighbourhood play area at Johnsons Fields in Olney. The work includes outdoor sports equipment, landscaping, and recreation installation.